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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.43, 1,613.74 and 672.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.43, 1,613.74 and 672.03 is: 927.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.43 : 1,613.74 = 672.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.43/1,613.74 = 672.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.43x = 1,613.74 × 672.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.43x = 1,084,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,481.69/1,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.36

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